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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Purple Power

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 0 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

85°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 85°

Storm chance

29% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SW

UV index

2.6 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

76ft

High point

9,354ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Purple Power is a sport climbing area located near Telluride on the Western Slope of Colorado. The site sits at an elevation of 9,314 feet and features routes that are generally classified as difficult. The primary route is a 50-foot (15-meter) sport climb characterized by slopey and tricky terrain. It was bolted by Patricio Vyhmeister in 2011, with the first free ascent completed by Leslie Long that same year. The route utilizes seven bolts for protection. Parking is available at the site, and it permits pets. Climbers should expect challenging conditions consistent with its difficult rating.

Trail profile

Gain

76 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

9,354 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start9,354 ft
2Climbing Route9,278 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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